News in Madagascar: Richard Ravalomanana elected president of the Senate
The political scene in Madagascar has been turbulent in recent days with the surprise dismissal then the rapid election of a new president of the Senate. Indeed, Herimanana Razafimahefa was removed from his post and replaced by Richard Ravalomanana, who was unanimously elected by Malagasy senators during an extraordinary session.
The new President of the Senate, Richard Ravalomanana, was already Secretary of State for the Gendarmerie from 2019 to 2021. His appointment was welcomed by members of the presidential party, who believe that he is the man for the job to face to the country’s current challenges. According to Mahaleo Tsiebo, president of the IRD parliamentary group in the Senate, Richard Ravalomanana has the experience and skills necessary to take charge of this function.
However, this rapid succession of political events was sharply criticized by the opposition. Roland Ratsiraka, member of the “collective of 11 candidates” movement, denounces a chaotic situation and declares that this demonstrates the lack of respect for governance and rights in the country.
Furthermore, civil society also denounced the illegality of the procedure for the dismissal of the President of the Senate. She claims that the government convened an extraordinary session in a hasty and illegal manner with the aim of dismissing Herimanana Razafimahefa in retaliation for her recent revelations about the government.
The political situation in Madagascar therefore arouses mixed reactions. While some welcome the election of Richard Ravalomanana as president of the Senate, others denounce the lack of transparency and non-compliance with legal procedures. It is therefore essential for citizens and committed actors to remain vigilant and reject any illegal maneuver that could plunge the country into chaos and harm the population.
The political situation in Madagascar therefore remains tense and provokes strong reactions. It is essential to closely follow the evolution of events in order to better understand the issues and implications of these political decisions. We will keep you informed of future developments.